The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-18

America on the same steamer. A mutual
love sprapg up between us, and before half
our voyage was ended we were engaged
"Florine, is this man telling the
truth" said Virgil, ,urning again to the
girl.
''Oh, Virgil! Have mercy upon mel" she
walled, hiding her face again ON his bosom.
why don't you answer me, Florinep
he sternly demanded. "Did you ever prom
lse to become this mans wifeP
IL did, she faltered
All tenderness faded from Virgil's face,
and a look of contempt settled upon his
features. He roughly pushed her from him
as though she had been a reptile.
And you have been flirting with me
these five weeks, have your he cried, his
eyes blazing with anger. "Such smiles and
tender words were the bats by which you
drew me into your trap. Florine Mcrriss,
five minutes ago / loved you with all my
heart-now loathe you | have the utmost
contempt for flirts, as l have told you be-
fore. despise dishonorable peoplep'
"Oh, Virgil! Virgil! Don't speak so!
My heart, Oh, my heart is breakingi" walled
the poor girl. at was he"-pointing to
Marvin-'I firted with! l couldn't have
fiirted with you You threw an awe over
me from the first. Virgil, you are the only
man | ever loved or the only one | could
ever love Oh. Virgil, don't look at me SO
scornfully, so angrily! Don't you believe 1
love youp
Chlorine, cannot trust YOU" he said,
with more of sadness than of anger in his
voice. my love for you is deadl"
Have mercy upon mel My heart is
breakingn
Hearts like yours don't break so easily"
was the scornful reply. "A week or twos
limitations at the springs l dare say, will
entirely heal your breaking heart"
"Flortne," said Marvin, at this juncture,
| holding out his arms toward the girl
surely you don't love that heartless man :
No, no, you don't love himl He has only
fascinated you, as a serpent fascinates a
bird. Come back to me, my darling, your
first love, and all shall be forgivenp
Leave me! Leave mel" raved Florine,
| pointing to the door.
Then you really love him-that pusil-
luminous puppyP' shaking his finger at Vir-
gil.
Every vestige of color faded from Vir-
! girs face. Forth from his magnificent eyes
| flashed the fire of jstifable anger. In
| stantlY his fists were clepched, and forget
| ting where he was-forgetting all save the
| insult offered-he struck the man who stood
| before him two terrible blows in the breast
When Marvin had regained his breath he
| shook his fist in Virgins face and said with
an oath:
You wouldn't dare strike a man your
size, you strapping coward"
Little men ought to mind how they in
suit large men," exclaimed our hero, who
| found it difficult to refrain from striking
| Marvin again.
| Marvin uttered an oath.
Il wouldn't strike man in lady's par
| lor. Wen settle this upon the field of honor"
he exclaimed, his throat expanding and
strengthening himself up to his full height,
land before this time tomorrow mean to
have your hearts blood. Do you hear,
| sir2"
Il certainly hear and understand, =" coolly
replied Virgil
Marvin uttered another oat1.
Can you give me your addressw he
asked.
Certainly" answered the young law
yer, regarding him with superb disdain.
| My address is second floor, - building,
Main street, near the post office"